Backflip on opening regions welcomed
Following calls last week for regions that reach the vaccination benchmarks to have restrictions eased sooner, the State Government on Sunday backflipped on its original stance to allow just that.…
Protests should never be held at the Shrine of Remembrance
The Shrine of Remembrance is a sacred memorial to fallen Victorians that deserves to have its sanctity protected and respected. Opened in 1934 to commemorate First World War veterans, is…
Local communities continue to suffer under tough restrictions
Unviable patron caps at hospitality venues and a lack of support for businesses continue to hurt local communities, Nationals Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy said. Mr McCurdy said…
Roll out rapid testing to help save iconic spring racing carnival
Limited crowds could be returned for the spring racing carnival’s headline events, including the Cox Plate and the Melbourne Cup, with a plan that may include the use of rapid…
Rapid testing key for getting trains back on track
A lengthy shutdown to Victoria’s regional train network is driving a push for rapid testing to be rolled out for staff across the public transport network. It’s been revealed today…
Regions need more freedoms sooner
Victoria’s regional areas that are Coronavirus free and will hit the vaccination rate targets well ahead of the state average, should be considered for earlier easing of restrictions. This is…
MP urges return of school
The Andrews Government’s staggered return to school plan for students in regional Victoria puts local primary schools at a significant disadvantage, according to Nationals Member for Euroa Steph Ryan. Speaking…
Border entry handling bungled
The Victorian Ombudsman has announced an investigation will be launched into the Andrews Labor Government’s failed handling of border entry and the Victorian travel permit system. Nationals Member for…
“Lockdowns and school closures” main risk to kids’ health – not COVID-19, report finds
The Andrews Labor Government continues to ignore public health advice on the mental health harms of school closures and ongoing restrictions for children and adolescents. Research today from the Murdoch…
O’Brien goes into bat for local businesses
Gippsland tourism and hospitality venues will need state government financial support, despite the easing of lockdown restrictions starting tonight. The Nationals Member for Gippsland South Danny O’Brien is going…
Don’t mince words, Premier, vaccination must be road to recovery
The Andrews Labor Government has muddied the waters with its mixed messages on whether 80 per cent vaccination rates will lead Victoria out of lockdown. Vaccination rates in the Shepparton…
Joint Statement on Border Bubble permit changes
Today’s announcement dismantling the border bubble by the Andrews Labor Government’s new permit scheme is an unnecessary, bureaucratic impost that will crush Victorian-New South Wales border communities. From…